Lakewood Cultural Center Presents!

With Japanese drums at the foundation of its world fusion mix, Ōn Ensemble takes the ancient instruments of taiko into new realms. Infusing the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica, Ōn Ensemble’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original and brilliantly conceived.” The Ensemble’s founding members Shoji Kameda and Masato Baba are each recognized as leaders in the drumming world, having been featured in the music of the hit TV show Heroes, in the David Mamet movie Redbelt and performing alongside Stevie Wonder at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Don’t miss this high-energy evening of traditional and contemporary musical exploration!

Returning by popular demand, the Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the world as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. Hailing from China’s Hebei and Henan provinces, the Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that is steadfastly committed to presenting the best in traditional dance, costume and breathtaking acrobatic skill. This show will sell out quickly — don’t miss it!

Returning by popular demand, The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the world as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. Hailing from China’s Hebei and Henan provinces, the Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that is steadfastly committed to presenting the best in traditional dance, costume and breathtaking acrobatic skill. This show will sell out quickly – don’t miss it!

Lysander Piano Trio and Mischa Bouvier present this special all-Beethoven program. Lysander Piano Trio, winners of the 2012 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, has been praised the world over for its passionate playing, imaginative ideas and nuanced musicianship. Accompanied by Mischa Bouvier, known for his ability to take his rich baritone voice from soothing to powerful, this beautiful program is a must-see for any classical music lover.

The legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes takes the stage in this witty, fast paced production by acclaimed Aquila Theatre. The clever Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London’s crime world, using his superior intellect to make split-second deductions that reveal intimate and useful details for the case. A master of disguise and a brilliant actor, as well as a composer and musician — is there anything Sherlock Holmes can’t do?

The legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes takes the stage in this witty, fast paced production by acclaimed Aquila Theatre. The clever Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London’s crime world, using his superior intellect to make split-second deductions that reveal intimate and useful details for the case. A master of disguise and a brilliant actor, as well as a composer and musician — is there anything Sherlock Holmes can’t do?

The Lakewood tradition continues! Timothy P. Irvin returns with his Stuffers, Colorado’s finest Western, bluegrass, and folk musicians, playing entertaining arrangements of original music and holiday favorites. Audiences of all ages return year after year, knowing that there will always be fun new surprises in store!

The Lakewood tradition continues! Timothy P. Irvin returns with his Stuffers, Colorado’s finest Western, bluegrass, and folk musicians, playing entertaining arrangements of original music and holiday favorites. Audiences of all ages return year after year, knowing that there will always be fun new surprises in store!

The Lakewood tradition continues! Timothy P. Irvin returns with his Stuffers, Colorado’s finest Western, bluegrass, and folk musicians, playing entertaining arrangements of original music and holiday favorites. Audiences of all ages return year after year, knowing that there will always be fun new surprises in store!

The Lakewood tradition continues! Timothy P. Irvin returns with his Stuffers, Colorado’s finest Western, bluegrass, and folk musicians, playing entertaining arrangements of original music and holiday favorites. Audiences of all ages return year after year, knowing that there will always be fun new surprises in store!

Each scene is new. Every song is being sung for the first time. Broadway’s Next H!T Musical is entirely improvised and outrageously funny. Called “Hilarious!” by The New York Times, this show puts the audience in the directors’ seat, suggesting songs and voting on their favorites as the cast turns the skits into a full blown improvised musical, complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue and plot twists galore! Don’t miss the next great American musical — it could be written here in Lakewood!

Adonis Puentes’ rich, soulful voice is the perfect front for his all-acoustic orchestra, layering traditional Cuban rhythms with deep bass lines, jazzy horn arrangements and his melodic guitar. Born into a musical family and a life-long artist, Puentes’ 2014 album Sabor a Café was nominated for World Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards. We’ll even have a dance floor available so you don’t feel tied to your seat, and you don’t need to speak Spanish to enjoy this show — music and dance are the international languages of joy!

After first hearing John Coltrane’s masterpiece A Love Supreme, Sean Jones experienced an awakening that put him on course to become the internationally acclaimed trumpet player, composer and leader he is today. Originally a drummer, he then committed himself to the trumpet and went on to accept the position of lead trumpeter in the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under Wynton Marsalis. Backed by a powerhouse trio that hits hard from the outset and never lets up, Jones presents a formidable performance that is as technically sound as it is thrilling. Don’t miss your chance to see Sean Jones fly through Lakewood on his rocket ship to jazz stardom.

Three world-class virtuoso soloists have come together to revolutionize the brass trio and are being hailed as the first brass group ever to play with the sensitivity and musicality of a string quartet. Consisting of trumpeter Joe Burgstaller, French hornist David Jolley and trombonist Haim Avitsur, New York Brass Arts Trio will present an evening filled with classical arrangements enhanced by entertaining anecdotes. If you enjoy music presented by top-notch players who are serious about their music but don’t take themselves too seriously, you’ll love New York Brass Arts Trio!

Tony Award winner for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, Ragtime paints a sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America. At the dawn of a new era, everything is changing and anything is possible. Set in the melting pot of New York City, Ragtime weaves together the tale of three families struggling to pursue the American dream. The score, as diverse as the stories themselves, moves from the rhythms of Harlem to the klezmer of the Lower East Side, incorporating bold brass band marches and delicate waltzes in-between. A timeless and powerful portrait of America, Ragtime has been inspiring audiences all over the world for more than 25 years.

Following a sold-out run starring in Hank Williams: Lost Highway at Little Shubert Theater in New York, Jason Petty brings his honky-tonk act to Lakewood, where audiences will surely be astounded by Petty’s amazing voice and uncanny portrayal of Hank Williams. This veteran actor and singer has performed all over the world and began portraying Williams in 1996 at the world famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Since that day, Petty’s Hank train has not stopped rolling. Enjoy a night tapping your toes and singing along to all of your favorite “Honky Tonk Heroes.”

Returning to Lakewood for its third appearance, ODC is a groundbreaking contemporary dance ensemble known for its athleticism, passion and intellectual depth, presenting innovative, fearless works of modern dance. In boulders and bones, choreography by ODC founders Brenda Way and KT Nelson and time-lapse video projections of work by sculptor Andy Goldsworthy marry in a stunning love letter to our natural surroundings. The entire work is set to Zoë Keating’s score, whose cello and foot-controlled laptop create haunting, repetitive fragments of sound — layered electronically to sound like an ever-growing orchestra of cellos. Called a “colossal triumph of the imagination,” boulders and bones is a visual feast for both fans and those new to dance.

Celebrate Armed Forces Day with New Directions Veterans Choir, an award-winning a cappella group that sings rousing renditions of doo-wop, soul, traditional gospel and popular music. The choir consists of men and women who have proudly served in the United States military and then became homeless. The New Directions facility gave them hope, direction and an outlet in which to share their talents. They have been featured on America’s Got Talent, NBC Nightly News and E! Entertainment Television; they also performed at the Democratic National Convention and for members of the United State Congress. This uplifting group puts on a show that all ages will enjoy!